NYSE$AME
AMETEK Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
AMETEK's first quarter performance was strong, marked by sales growth, increased operating income, and significant cash flow.
AMETEK announced strong first-quarter results with sales of $1.22 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, and organic sales growth of 1%. Operating income rose by 6% to $293.3 million, with operating margins up 110 basis points to 24.1%. Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.07, a 5% increase. The company also highlighted strong cash flow and strategic acquisitions.
- Sales reached $1.22 billion, a 1% increase over the first quarter of 2020.
- Operating income increased by 6% to $293.3 million, with operating margins up 110 basis points to 24.1%.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.07, up 5% compared to the prior year.
- The company deployed $1.85 billion on five strategic acquisitions.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AMETEK · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.22B
Revenue by segment
AMETEK · $1.22B total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- Electronic Instruments$791M+2.2%65.1%
- Electromechanical$425M-0.7%34.9%
Forward guidance
AMETEK is increasing its guidance for the year. For 2021, overall sales are expected to be up high teens on a percentage basis compared to the prior year, with organic sales up high single digits. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.48 to $4.56, an increase of 13% to 15% over the comparable basis for 2020.
Tailwinds
- Overall sales in the second quarter are expected to be up in the low 30% range versus the second quarter of 2020.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share will be in the range of $1.08 to $1.10, up 29% to 31% versus last year's second quarter.
- Full year and second quarter guidance includes all five recently completed acquisitions
- Expect overall sales to be up high teens on a percentage basis compared to the prior year
- Organic sales up high single digits
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.8%
Avg return
30 days after
66%
48 / 73 earnings
Positive
+8.3%
Q3 2018
Best reaction
-12.0%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3.2% | +2.9% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.2% | +1.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.6% | +7.5% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +4.6% | +4.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.4% | -1.0% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.0% | +0.2% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.6% | +7.8% | +15.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -12.0% | -9.5% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.3% | -2.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.2% | +0.9% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.6% | +2.6% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.1% | -1.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.8% | +4.1% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.8% | +1.1% | -0.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.3% | +4.3% | +10.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.2% | +3.2% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.6% | -2.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.8% | -3.1% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.2% | +5.1% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.1% | -1.0% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.9% | +2.2% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.4% | +3.8% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | +7.2% | +22.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.5% | +3.0% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | +5.8% | +18.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.4% | -0.5% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.2% | +5.4% | +8.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.2% | -2.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.3% | -1.9% | -7.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.2% | +2.8% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.3% | +11.3% | +9.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.0% | +0.7% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.1% | +5.1% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.2% | -2.1% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.6% | +1.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +4.5% | +4.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.0% | +4.5% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.3% | +3.6% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.0% | +0.7% | +12.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.4% | +1.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.9% | — | — |
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